UTILITARIANISM AND DEONTOLOGY Action we take must have consequences whether good or bad. Utilitarianism is a theory that focuses on consequences that will bring about the best possible outcome of any situation‚ in terms of individuality or people‚ this means some sort of pleasure and happiness must be the result. On the other hand‚ deontology focus on the doing the right thing‚ were your intentions will be understood based on the right thing where everyone in your position would do the same‚ more
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Different ethical theories were developed to solve the ethical problems and dilemmas that face people since the beginning of civilization and we are going to talk about two of them: Consequentialism (6) (7) (8) Consequentialism is based on the claim that the morality of the act is only determined by the outcome‚ Consequentialism was popular in the 18th century as it attracted the public because it replaced instincts and questionable duties with perceptible outcomes. As a result‚ different consequentialist
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People have a choice whether to believe or not believe in the existence of the world and in those who question people’s knowledge. Socrates is a firm believer in questioning the universe and every aspect that exist within it. From justified true belief to immortality of the soul‚ Socrates dedicated his life to form opinions‚ challenge other people’s thoughts‚ and to asking all the questions. In The Trial and Death of Socrates‚ particular in the dialogues from Crito and Apology‚ Plato explored Socrates
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an increase in the length and/or quality of life. This uses the utilitarianism theory which supports taking the action that results in the most good for the largest number of people. The end result is justified even if there are some undesirable actions to be taken to reach that end. Some argue against the use of this approach in healthcare as it is said to discriminate against the elderly. This is in contrast to the deontological approach which supports taking the right action‚ even though it may
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In this paper I intend to show examples of deontological and teleological on how they are critiquing war. The first paragraph will exemplify evidence of a deontological view and how its critiquing and affecting just war. I will also be reasoning why it’s better than teleological. The second paragraph will represent the teleological aspect‚ how it cannot critique wars‚ as well how teleological is less effective than deontological. Finally‚ in the third paragraph‚ I will revise both arguments and personally
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1 I) Utilitarianism…………………………………….P.3 II) Introduction to the main idea of Utilitarianism : The Principle of Utility ………………………….P.6 The Greatest Happiness Principle…………….P.9 III) Two kinds of pleasure………………........…P.11 IV) The Calculation of Utility…………………....P.15 V) The measurement of utility……………..…..P.17 VI) The proof of Principle of Greatest Happiness……………………………….…..P.18 VII) The Harm Principle ………………………..P.19 VIII) Assessing Utilitarianism…………………..P.21 2 I) Utilitarianism: + Whenever
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The Psychodynamic Theory‚ or psychoanalytic as it is also referred to‚ stresses the influence of unconscious forces on human behavior. It is the systematized study and theory of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior‚ emphasizing the interplay between unconscious and conscious motivation (Gallop & Reynolds 2004). Its roots focus on the roles of unconscious sexual and aggressive impulses as a motive for choice and self-direction. The theory presents itself as our way of trying to balance
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Deontological moral systems are characterized by a focus upon adherence to independent moral rules or duties. To make the correct moral choices‚ we have to understand what our moral duties are and what correct rules exist to regulate those duties. When we follow our duty‚ we are behaving morally. When we fail to follow our duty‚ we are behaving immorally. Typically in any deontological system‚ our duties‚ rules‚ and obligations are determined by God. Being moral is thus a matter of obeying God. Deontological
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Define Utilitarianism -Utilitarianism is a moral philosophy‚ generally operating on the principle that the utility (happiness or satisfaction) of different people can not only be measured but also meaningfully summed over people and that utility comparisons between people are meaningful. -Utilitarianism is the idea that the moral worth of an action is determined solely by its utility in providing happiness
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Considering that law and religion are based on ultimate authority according to an ethical standard and runs by an individual in power and societies; therefore philosophers have come up with a theory of moral standard that roots from logic and thoughts that can be simplified for humans basic needs. In that sense‚ these needs produce the most satisfaction at the fundamental level for human being’s universally and help them to live their life’s at the fullest. For a fact‚ every human being has a simple
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